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Scout news that counts!Tue, 06 Feb 2018 21:51:50 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.3Girls in the Boy Scouts on CBS Sunday Morninghttp://www.scoutingnews.org/girls-in-the-boy-scouts-on-cbs-sunday-morning/
http://www.scoutingnews.org/girls-in-the-boy-scouts-on-cbs-sunday-morning/#respondTue, 06 Feb 2018 21:44:42 +0000http://www.scoutingnews.org/?p=9187As kids raced pinewood derby cars and lined church pews for Scout Sunday last weekend, CBS News profiled the changing face of the Boy Scouts for its “Sunday Morning” cover story. Those changing faces include the girls of Pack 203 in the Pacific Northwest and Burmese refugees in Troop 1262 in Salt Lake City, Utah. No matter where you stand on the issue of girls in the BSA, it’s...

]]>http://www.scoutingnews.org/girls-in-the-boy-scouts-on-cbs-sunday-morning/feed/0Pair of Florida Scouts With Help From Their SM Rescue Two Swimmershttp://www.scoutingnews.org/pair-of-florida-scouts-with-help-from-their-sm-rescue-two-swimmers/
Tue, 29 Dec 2015 23:54:25 +0000http://www.scoutingnews.org/?p=9154Scouts from Troop 255 of the Southwest Florida Council where on a camping trip when they heard cries for help and rushed into action. They discovered a pair of unsupervised children swimming in a large creek. One was going under and the other was caught off shore in weeds. Two of the Boy Scouts assisted the closest victim to shore using rescue techniques they learned through training. The...

]]>David Brooks Figures Out the Ultimate Truth: Character Counts!http://www.scoutingnews.org/david-brooks-figures-out-the-ultimate-truth-character-counts/
Wed, 15 Apr 2015 15:10:25 +0000http://www.scoutingnews.org/?p=9136I enjoy listening to New York Times Columnist David Brooks both on NPR and as part of the Shields and Brooks pundit pair on the PBS Newshour. Brooks describes himself as a recovering secularist so the topic for his new book struck a cord with me. In “The Road To Character” he describes how each of us has what he calls “resume virtues” and “eulogy virtues”. ...

]]>Ultralight Backpacking for Scouts?http://www.scoutingnews.org/ultralight-backpacking-for-scouts/
Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:53:06 +0000http://www.scoutingnews.org/?p=4961Ultralight backpacking may be the biggest change to hit Scout backpacking since the development of the hip strap. While still slightly contentious among some traditional Troops, Ultralight is increasingly accepted as a viable alternative to carrying the entire equipment list developed by traditionalists. Many experienced backpackers have already made the transition and Ultralight principles are...

]]>Five Degrees of Snow Campinghttp://www.scoutingnews.org/four-degrees-of-snow-camping/
Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:45:16 +0000http://www.scoutingnews.org/?p=4620The following is a Guest Article by Mike Dubrall. Mike “Uncle Dub Zero” Blogs and writes informative articles on backpacking and snow camping at 50Miler.com. Snow camping is a popular winter activity for sturdy Boy Scouts. Every year, thousands venture into snow covered fields and conduct a variety of maneuvers, all designed to prove that they can survive and thrive in cold...

]]>Photo Fridays: Proper Positioning Techniqueshttp://www.scoutingnews.org/photo-fridays-proper-positioning-techniques/
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:19:36 +0000http://www.scoutingnews.org/?p=4541Photo Friday We recognize that our audience has an interest in photography to capture special moments such as Courts of Honors, campouts, winter activities, family vacations, sport events, and other gatherings. “Photo Friday” is intended to help photography amateurs improve their photo shoots through photo tips, which may include basic skills, creative shooting techniques, and proper care and...

]]>Beyond Ski Trips – Winter Outingshttp://www.scoutingnews.org/beyond-ski-trips-winter-outings/
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:44 +0000http://www.scoutingnews.org/?p=4301The following is a Guest Article by Mike Dubrall. Mike “Uncle Dub Zero” Blogs and writes informative articles on backpacking and snow camping at 50Miler.com. It may come as a surprise to Scouters in Montana and Wisconsin with their cold weather camping traditions, but for many Scouts in other areas, winter has become a camping holiday. Parents and Scout leaders in warmer climes point...

]]>Words of Wisdom Wednesday: The Unexpected Guesthttp://www.scoutingnews.org/words-of-wisdom-wednesday-the-unexpected-guest/
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:26 +0000http://www.scoutingnews.org/?p=4445Words of Wisdom Wednesday The Words of Wisdom Wednesday series is composed of anecdotal segments to inspire and supplement a Scout’s personal development, building core values and moral character. An anecdote on WWW is similar to a “Scoutmaster’s Minute”. These anecdotes are intended to be shared with your units. We will strive to publish updates to Words of Wisdom Wednesday weekly. The Unexpected...